{"id":8276,"date":"2025-10-21T19:18:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=8276"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:52:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:22:49","slug":"rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rising Importance Of Emotional Intelligence Over Iq"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-Over-IQ-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"The Rising Importance of Emotional Intelligence Over IQ\" class=\"wp-image-8278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-Over-IQ-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-Over-IQ-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-Over-IQ-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-Over-IQ.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a key factor in both personal and professional contexts. Emotional intelligence tends to help you keep a job and perform well in it, even though a high IQ can still help you land one. From the board room to the playground, we observe that emotional intelligence is becoming at least as important as cognitive intelligence.<br>As our workplaces become more collaborative and emotional, the difference between IQ and EQ is becoming increasingly prominent. These days, there is an increasing emphasis on IQ and EQ in relation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/10-reasons-preschool-teachers-shape-early-childhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">childhood development<\/mark><\/a>. This article examines why emotional intelligence is becoming more and more important and what that means for relationships and leadership in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#EQ_vs_IQ_Which_is_of_greater_importance_today\" title=\"EQ vs IQ: Which is of greater importance today?\">EQ vs IQ: Which is of greater importance today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#EQ_is_growing_in_importance_over_IQ\" title=\"EQ is growing in importance over IQ\">EQ is growing in importance over IQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#Ways_to_Improve_Emotional_Intelligence_in_Your_Day_to_Day_Life\" title=\"Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Your Day to Day Life:\">Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Your Day to Day Life:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#1_Practicing_Active_Listening\" title=\"1. Practicing Active Listening:\">1. Practicing Active Listening:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#2_Develop_Empathy\" title=\"2. Develop Empathy:\">2. Develop Empathy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#3_Name_out_your_feelings\" title=\"3. Name out your feelings:\">3. Name out your feelings:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#4_Think_Before_Acting\" title=\"4. Think Before Acting:\">4. Think Before Acting:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#5_Stay_a_student_of_your_feedback\" title=\"5. Stay a student of your feedback:\">5. Stay a student of your feedback:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#FAQs_on_Emotional_Intelligence\" title=\"FAQs on Emotional Intelligence\">FAQs on Emotional Intelligence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#%C2%B7_What_does_emotional_quotient_mean_in_simple_terms\" title=\"\u00b7 What does emotional quotient mean in simple terms?\">\u00b7 What does emotional quotient mean in simple terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#%C2%B7_Can_EQ_be_taught_during_childhood\" title=\"\u00b7 Can EQ be taught during childhood?\">\u00b7 Can EQ be taught during childhood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#%C2%B7_Is_IQ_more_relevant_than_EQ_in_academics\" title=\"\u00b7 Is IQ more relevant than EQ in academics?\">\u00b7 Is IQ more relevant than EQ in academics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#How_do_I_test_my_EQ\" title=\"How do I test my EQ?\">How do I test my EQ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#Why_are_schools_emphasizing_EQ_now\" title=\"Why are schools emphasizing EQ now?\">Why are schools emphasizing EQ now?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/rising-importance-of-emotional-intelligence\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EQ_vs_IQ_Which_is_of_greater_importance_today\"><\/span>EQ vs IQ: Which is of greater importance today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IQ has always been the golden standard for measuring cognitive skills which include logical reasoning, memory, and problem solving. Also it is a number that indicates academic success and intellectual promise. Emotional quotient on the contrary is the ability to identify, interpret, and manage emotions in oneself and the emotions of others.<br>So the question isn\u2019t really a comparison of emotional quotient vs intelligence quotient and prioritizing one over the other. Instead, we explore how they function together, playing to each other\u2019s strength and creating more intelligent and emotionally conscious individuals. The world today demands people centred EQ and IQ instead of just IQ scores alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EQ_is_growing_in_importance_over_IQ\"><\/span>EQ is growing in importance over IQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Better Communication:<\/strong> Individuals with high emotional intelligence are able to put themselves in others&#8217; shoes and respond with empathy which in turn forms stronger connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stronger Leadership:<\/strong> Great leaders act with empathy, patience, and emotional control, which reflects of a high EQ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Teamwork:<\/strong> EQ helps in improving team harmony by avoiding misunderstandings and quickly resolving conflicts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greater Mental Health:<\/strong> Those which can identify and handle their emotions do better with stress and anxiety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>IQ may help with logical analysis of problems, but EQ is what helps in the complex and ever-changing world of human interactions. The development of emotional intelligence is the understanding of empathy, patience and stronger self-control when while interacting with the world outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The IQ and EQ Difference:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the difference between IQ and EQ is important for parents, teachers and professionals for an overall balanced growth of the person. To break it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental IQ Emotional Quotient:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on Logical thinking, memory, analysis, Emotional intelligence, empathy, self-regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure Test scores, behaviours, emotional reactions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These help us see improvement in academic performance and in forming connections, management of emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Development:<\/strong> While it is true that improvement becomes difficult as we age, but with focus and discipline, development and growth can be fostered and improved upon at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why we are seeing a greater distinction between IQ and EQ which in turn is causing education systems and workplaces to shift towards a more emotional intelligence based approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Improve_Emotional_Intelligence_in_Your_Day_to_Day_Life\"><\/span>Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Your Day to Day Life:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving EQ doesn\u2019t require one to break a bank for expensive courses. It is about adopting small consistent habits which in turn will enhance your emotional awareness and empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Practicing_Active_Listening\"><\/span>1. Practicing Active Listening:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of immediate response, wait to understand. Break, think it over, then reply thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Develop_Empathy\"><\/span>2. Develop Empathy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Put in other\u2019s point of view in the middle of a dispute. This may reduce tension and increase trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Name_out_your_feelings\"><\/span>3. Name out your feelings:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are frustrated, happy, or anxious, speaking up and naming-out feelings helps in their management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Think_Before_Acting\"><\/span>4. Think Before Acting:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everything has to be an instant reaction. Take a breath before you react in tough situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stay_a_student_of_your_feedback\"><\/span>5. Stay a student of your feedback:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional intelligence plays a role in how we receive feedback. We see that emotionally intelligent people use feedback as a tool for growth instead of perceiving it as a personal attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Emotional_Intelligence\"><\/span>FAQs on Emotional Intelligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_What_does_emotional_quotient_mean_in_simple_terms\"><\/span>\u00b7 What does emotional quotient mean in simple terms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EQ is a measure of how well a person recognizes, understands, and manage their own emotions and that of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Can_EQ_be_taught_during_childhood\"><\/span>\u00b7 Can EQ be taught during childhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. In early years emotional growth is very important. We teach children to identify their feelings and to respond with kindness which in turn forms the base of their EQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Is_IQ_more_relevant_than_EQ_in_academics\"><\/span>\u00b7 Is IQ more relevant than EQ in academics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IQ is obviously more relevant when it concerns academics, but EQ supports it by way of better motivation, focus, and social interaction in the learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_test_my_EQ\"><\/span>How do I test my EQ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of self-assessment tools online. Also at times it is in the growth from honest self-reflection and input from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_schools_emphasizing_EQ_now\"><\/span>Why are schools emphasizing EQ now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the realm of better classroom behaviour, improved learning, and healthier social interaction we see the value in emotional intelligence which is key to future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence1-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence1-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence1-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rising-Importance-of-Emotional-Intelligence1.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IQ is a measure of brainpower; EQ is that of emotional strength.<br>EQ is very easy to develop as opposed to IQ.<br><strong>Emotional intelligence:<\/strong> From mental health to leadership success, all that we do is affected by it.<br>Start developing EQ at a young age for life time benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Which is more important, EQ or IQ?<br><strong>A:<\/strong> Both are equally important, but EQ is what really makes the difference in the real world, with its application to team dynamics, conflict resolution, and leadership.<br><strong>Q:<\/strong> Can you increase emotional intelligence over time?<br><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. Unlike IQ which is a given, EQ is a skill which you develop through mindfulness, reflection and practice.<br><strong>Q:<\/strong> What do you note as the difference between emotional and intellectual intelligence?<br><strong>A:<\/strong> Emotional quotient in terms of feelings and relationships, at the same time Intelligence quotient in terms of logic and info.<br><strong>Q:<\/strong> Is it in our genes or is it something we learn?<br><strong>A:<\/strong> In some cases people are born with a knack for it, but most emotional skills are a result of learning and conscious development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional intelligence is a fact not a fad, it is a life skill. While IQ may get you through the door, EQ is what builds lasting relationships, fuels great leadership, and promotes personal growth. As our world becomes more tied together and emotion becomes a more complex factor in each of our lives, developing a high emotional quotient is not a choice &#8211; it is a requirement.<br>It is a foundation which develops greater resilience, compassion and capacity in people. From a young age we see the impact of EQ which also transforms personal results and the community we create together.<br>As significant as early identification of emotional intelligence is, the choice of the right learning environment is equally important for parents. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Footprints Play School<\/mark><\/a> we put emotional learning into the fabric of what we do every day. We create the base for full development which is at once cognitive and emotional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a key factor in both personal and professional contexts. Emotional intelligence tends to help you keep a job and perform well in it, even though a high IQ can still help you land one. 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